Today's News

We are now into the fourth day of a brand new year — a time for leaving the past behind and trying something new.

It’s funny, because when Jan. 1 comes around, I’m always ready to re-arrange furniture, try a new diet or just do something I haven’t done before, (nothing too risky, of course). It’s also the month of my birth, so, in a way, I get two new fresh starts.

As most of you are aware, the 2012 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in at noon Jan. 3. Being an even numbered year, this is considered a long session because legislators will be developing the two-year budget for the state.

With the war in Iraq ending, Judge-Executive Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson said he has made arrangements to move the wooden veterans sign from the courthouse square to the National Guard Armory. It will be anchored to the wall, and people can still go out and look at it.

In the past, Tomlinson had expressed interest in putting a sign on I-71 recognizing the Veterans Memorial at General Butler State Resort Park. However, he found out the sign would cost $30,000, so he is looking at other options for signage.

Officials have determined a faulty flue led to a buildup of carbon monoxide that caused the Dec. 18 death of 57-year-old Evelyn Welch.

Carroll County Coroner David Wilhoite said the flue was found to be clogged when it was taken apart during the investigation into the cause of Welch’s death. Officials found deterioration of the flue — a vent pipe in an old chimney in the house that ran from the gas boiler that was used to heat the house, he said.

The Lady Panthers (3-10) finished 1-2 in the Lady Cougar After Christmas Tournament in McLean County Dec. 27-29.

Head coach Randy Mefford said he believes his team improved during the tournament and benefitted from the experience of playing three more road games in three days. Before Christmas, the Lady Panthers also competed in a three-day tournament, the Lady Dragon Invitational at South Oldham.

Last month my husband and I went to Charlotte, N.C., one of our favorite cities.

We stayed uptown — which I would call downtown, but what do I know? — right in the middle of all the tall buildings and skyscrapers.

I have a confession to make. I love buildings. I mean, I love, l-o-v-e buildings, like chocoholics love chocolate and pie-aholics love pie. Well, maybe not that much, but I love architecture and design, Gothic arches and flying buttresses.